June 6 is shaping up to be a moment. Bristol’s godfathers of trip-hop, Massive Attack, return to London for their first festival show in the capital in nine years, and they’re not just playing hits — they’re powering a movement.
LIDO Gets Fully Charged — But Make It Sustainable
Let’s talk headliners. Massive Attack aren’t just legends in the game, they’re pioneers of sustainable live music. Their set at LIDO won’t just be a sonic experience; it’ll be a climate statement. Entirely battery-powered, thanks to tech developed with Ecotricity and their Act 1.5 project, it’s another leap toward carbon-free concerts.
If you missed their history-making low-emission show in Bristol last year, this is your second chance, and it’s happening right in Victoria Park.
“To present London’s first ever 100 per cent battery-powered festival day with a dynamic range of artists is an optimum outcome for us,” Del Naja said.
The Line-up: Cult Legends + Rising Icons
Massive Attack headline, of course. But the rest of the bill reads like a carefully curated mixtape of deep cuts and fresh obsessions:
- AIR – French electro royalty. Expect an otherworldly set, possibly one of their most intimate UK shows in years.
- Yasiin Bey & The Alchemist as FORENSICS – Yes, that’s Mos Def and The Alchemist. Together. We’re not even ready.
- Tirzah – BPM’s pick for the night. Minimal. Raw. Hauntingly good.
- Hunny – South London’s new soulful obsession, just off a sold-out run at The HAC.
- Everything Is Recorded – The genius-level project from XL Recordings’ Richard Russell. Think genre-fluid alchemy.
- 47SOUL – Palestinian electronic-folk fusion with political bite.
- Mad Professor – Dub legend, long-time Massive Attack collaborator.
- DJ Milo – A founding member of The Wild Bunch and a genre-smashing set guaranteed.
Why This Night Matters
This isn’t just a flex, it’s a vision for the future of festivals. LIDO is setting a new precedent with Massive Attack leading the charge: less emissions, more meaning, still absolutely massive vibes.
It’s also the perfect intro night to a festival that dares to mix genres, generations, and agendas. Think political, but make it euphoric.
Heading to Jamie xx the next night? Read our LIDO Night Two Preview with all the back-to-back set chaos you need to know.
🎟️ Get tickets: lidofestival.co.uk
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